]]>http://wobm.com/njs-autumn-mosquitoes-carry-west-nile-virus-threat/feed/0ThinkStockMosquito control efforts in NJ not changing over Zika fearshttp://wobm.com/mosquito-control-efforts-in-nj-not-changing-over-zika-fears/
http://wobm.com/mosquito-control-efforts-in-nj-not-changing-over-zika-fears/#commentsMon, 18 Apr 2016 03:00:55 +0000http://nj1015.com/?p=614892Continue reading…]]>The mosquito-borne Zika virus is a major concern among health officials and residents in New Jersey, but it's not changing the state's approach to curbing the mosquito population this year.

]]>http://wobm.com/mosquito-control-efforts-in-nj-not-changing-over-zika-fears/feed/0Mario Tama, Getty ImagesRecent rains renew mosquito battle in New Jerseyhttp://wobm.com/recent-rains-renew-moquito-battle-in-new-jersey/
http://wobm.com/recent-rains-renew-moquito-battle-in-new-jersey/#commentsThu, 11 Jun 2015 02:35:41 +0000http://nj1015.com/?p=514109Continue reading…]]>Although an unusually dry May raised drought concerns, it also kept the mosquito population at bay. Recent rains may have been a game-changer, and now the battle against the bug is on in New Jersey.

]]>http://wobm.com/recent-rains-renew-moquito-battle-in-new-jersey/feed/0Mosquitoes are back and rainfall will determine their numberhttp://wobm.com/mosquitoes-are-back-in-new-jersey/
http://wobm.com/mosquitoes-are-back-in-new-jersey/#commentsTue, 12 May 2015 09:35:41 +0000http://nj1015.com/?p=505002Continue reading…]]>One of New Jersey's most pesky warm weather insects is back - the mosquito.

]]>http://wobm.com/mosquitoes-are-back-in-new-jersey/feed/0Mosquito (Photo by: Maarten Wouters, Getty Images)What Are Your Mosquito Bite Remedies?http://wobm.com/what-are-your-mosquito-bite-remedies/
http://wobm.com/what-are-your-mosquito-bite-remedies/#commentsTue, 22 Jul 2014 18:18:13 +0000http://wobm.com/?p=343544Continue reading…]]>Summer in Ocean County is great for spending time outdoors. But one thing that comes with the sun and fun is mosquitoes and other biting bugs.

]]>http://wobm.com/what-are-your-mosquito-bite-remedies/feed/0Photo by Justin LouisConcerns About Mosquitoeshttp://wobm.com/rain-brings-concerns-about-mosquitoes/
http://wobm.com/rain-brings-concerns-about-mosquitoes/#commentsThu, 26 Jun 2014 06:12:46 +0000http://wobm.com/?p=338002Continue reading…]]>The possibility of contracting West Nile Encephalitis remains alive and well at the Jersey shore, after several dead birds and mosquitoes tested positive last year. Ocean County Health Department Spokeswoman Leslie Terjesen said there were no reported human contractions last year.

]]>http://wobm.com/rain-brings-concerns-about-mosquitoes/feed/0(Flickr User: fairfaxcounty)Mosquito Virus Outbreak Spurs US Concern [AUDIO]http://wobm.com/mosquito-virus-outbreak-spurs-us-concern-audio-2/
http://wobm.com/mosquito-virus-outbreak-spurs-us-concern-audio-2/#commentsTue, 17 Jun 2014 14:55:35 +0000http://nj1015.com/?p=403471Continue reading…]]>The outbreak of a mosquito-borne illness in the Caribbean has doctors and experts bracing for an uptick in cases on North American soil.

]]>http://wobm.com/mosquito-virus-outbreak-spurs-us-concern-audio-2/feed/0Maarten Wouters, Getty ImagesMosquitoes Multiply Despite Harsh Winter [AUDIO]http://wobm.com/mosquitoes-multiply-despite-harsh-winter-audio/
http://wobm.com/mosquitoes-multiply-despite-harsh-winter-audio/#commentsWed, 14 May 2014 18:11:56 +0000http://nj1015.com/?p=391221Continue reading…]]>Mosquito trackers are concerned about the Garden State's pest population getting out of hand this spring and summer. Recent rains, according to those engaged in mosquito control, are not helping anyone except the bugs.

]]>http://wobm.com/njs-first-2013-case-of-west-nile-confirmed/feed/0NJ Residents Warned About Mosquito Threat [AUDIO]http://wobm.com/nj-residents-warned-about-mosquito-threat-audio/
http://wobm.com/nj-residents-warned-about-mosquito-threat-audio/#commentsThu, 08 Aug 2013 09:26:23 +0000http://nj1015.com/?p=298368Continue reading…]]>State officials report the number of mosquito pools with positive West Nile virus readings is down more than 75 percent from a year ago at this same time, but another mosquito threat is looming.

]]>http://wobm.com/nj-residents-warned-about-mosquito-threat-audio/feed/0Maarten Wouters, Getty ImagesState Mosquito Control Efforts Appear to be Working [AUDIO]http://wobm.com/state-mosquito-control-efforts-appear-to-be-working-audio/
http://wobm.com/state-mosquito-control-efforts-appear-to-be-working-audio/#commentsTue, 23 Jul 2013 15:00:52 +0000http://nj1015.com/?p=292578Continue reading…]]>There's no sign of the West Nile Virus and nothing out of the ordinary when it comes to the state's mosquito control efforts.

Oh those nasty little and sometimes big annoying mosquitos that just won't go away when you're trying to spend the night outside on your patio. Here are some natural ideas for keeping those pesky things away from you and your kids thanks to care2.com.

]]>http://wobm.com/here-are-some-great-ways-to-keep-the-mosquitoes-away-this-summer/feed/0Hugo Quintero, flickrSandy-Debris a Breeding Ground for Mosquitoes, NJ Officials Warn [AUDIO]http://wobm.com/sandy-remnants-cause-new-worries-audio/
http://wobm.com/sandy-remnants-cause-new-worries-audio/#commentsMon, 13 May 2013 09:37:39 +0000http://nj1015.com/?p=265319Continue reading…]]>State officials are voicing concern that all of the debris left in the wake of Superstorm Sandy more than 6 months ago could provide additional breeding grounds for mosquitoes that carry the West Nile Virus.

]]>http://wobm.com/sandy-causes-larger-mosquito-population/feed/0Mosquito (Justin Sullivan, Getty Images)First West Nile Virus Death In New Jersey At Shorehttp://wobm.com/first-west-nile-virus-death-in-new-jersey-at-shore/
http://wobm.com/first-west-nile-virus-death-in-new-jersey-at-shore/#commentsFri, 07 Sep 2012 19:36:02 +0000http://wobm.com/?p=122398Continue reading…]]>The first death in New Jersey related to West Nile Virus hits Burlington County with the death of an elderly resident.

]]>http://wobm.com/first-west-nile-virus-death-in-new-jersey-at-shore/feed/0Love to Hike ? How Do You Keep The Bugs Away ?http://wobm.com/love-to-hike-how-do-you-keep-the-bugs-away/
http://wobm.com/love-to-hike-how-do-you-keep-the-bugs-away/#commentsThu, 21 Jun 2012 09:53:51 +0000http://wobm.com/?p=98255Continue reading…]]>Hiking is very popular these days and if you love it in the Summer... How do you keep the insects away ?